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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Brenda's estranged husband?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Stuart.
(d) Stephen.

2. Why have people gathered in the street?
(a) To protest.
(b) To watch the funeral procession.
(c) To watch the parade.
(d) To watch the firemen work.

3. What do Freda and Brenda use between them to divide the bed?
(a) Filled laundry bags.
(b) Old newspapers.
(c) A stack of books.
(d) Stacks of wood.

4. What does Maria find in the box of clothes to wear on the outing?
(a) A dress.
(b) A pair of shorts.
(c) A jumper and sweater.
(d) A pair of slacks.

5. What does Freda reject after she returns to work?
(a) Maria's invitation to tea.
(b) Vittorio's invitation to dinner.
(c) Her new work hours.
(d) Brenda's shared lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Freda and Brenda work?

2. Who does Freda talk to about Brenda?

3. Which of the following does Maria NOT see in Freda's fortune?

4. Freda and Brenda did not have the skills to work _______________.

5. What does Freda do when arriving at the wine factory?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brenda react when Patrick comes to the apartment?

2. How has the gunshot incident affected Freda's outlook and mood?

3. Explain the relationship Mr. Paganotti has with his employees.

4. What embarrassing habit does Brenda have that annoys Freda?

5. How are the differences in Freda and Brenda apparent as they watch the funeral from the window?

6. What are Freda and Brenda doing as the story opens?

7. Who are the only men in the factory who speak English?

8. What is Freda's demeanor following the gunshot incident at the apartment?

9. Despite of her feelings of jealousy, how does Brenda feel herself coming back to life?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing in Maria's reading fortunes in tea leaves?

(see the answer keys)

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